English: Reading Strategies

1. Read this paragraph, then write the MAIN IDEA in one sentence: 'Honeybees are very important. They carry pollen from flower to flower, which helps plants make seeds and fruit. Many of the foods we eat, like apples and almonds, grow because of bees. Without bees, our gardens would have far less food.' Main idea: ____________
2. Make an INFERENCE (a smart guess using clues). Read: 'Maya zipped up her coat, pulled on her boots, and grabbed her sled before running out the door.' What is the weather like? __________ Which clues told you? __________
3. Read and answer: 'The classroom went silent. Ravi's hands felt sweaty as he walked to the front, holding his project. He took a deep breath.' How does Ravi feel? __________ Write one clue from the text: __________
4. COMPARE and CONTRAST. Cats and dogs are both pets. Write 2 ways they are the SAME, then 2 ways they are DIFFERENT.
5. Read: 'Spiders are not insects. Insects have six legs and three body parts. Spiders have eight legs and two body parts.' How many legs does a spider have? ____ An insect? ____ Name one other difference: __________
6. Give this short story the BEST title: 'Tom planted a seed in a cup. He watered it every day and put it by the window. After two weeks, a tiny green leaf appeared.' Title: __________

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